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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm over the southwest U.S. will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will extend into the Midwest and southern Plains. Considerable flash flooding is possible across portions of New Mexico and west Texas today through Wednesday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Sep 29, 2026 at 2:18:24 pm CDT

A Flood Watch is in effect from early Wednesday morning until Friday morning. Widespread rainfall totals of 2-4 inches are likely, with localized amounts of 8+ inches possible.
Scattered to Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across the region Wednesday morning through Thursday. These will pose a risk for heavy rainfall and flash flooding across West Central Texas this week.
Expect medium to high rain chances (40-100%) Wednesday morning through Saturday. The highest rain chances are Wednesday and Thursday. The main concerns with any storms that do develop will be heavy rainfall, flooding, and strong gusty winds.
Rain chances increasing this week, mainly for Wednesday and Thursday as multiple rounds of thunderstorms are forecast. Expect widespread rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches with highest totals(10% chance) of 4 to 6 inches possible and isolated totals of up to 8 inches.
Thunderstorms will develop Wednesday afternoon across the area and continue into the overnight hours. A few storms may be severe, with damaging winds and hail being the main concerns, although a brief tornado is also possible.
Above normal temperatures will continue today and Wednesday, then near to below normal temperatures are expected for mid to late this week. Medium to high chances (40-100%) Wednesday through Friday.

 

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